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Mobility Week is a cooperative effort by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its partner agencies to promote awareness of safe, multimodal transportation choices. During Mobility Week, cities, counties, and transportation agencies such as the River to Sea TPO, host events and offer special promotions to encourage Floridians to try new transportation choices. This is the 8th annual statewide Mobility Week.
As part of Mobility Week, on October 27, 2023, the River to Sea TPO participated in a White Cane and Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day event held at the Division of Blind Services Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Daytona Beach. During the event, a pedestrian crossing was held at the intersection of White Street and Dunn Avenue. Participants were blindfolded and guided across the intersection. The purpose of this event is to promote drivers’ awareness of the White Cane Law and pedestrian safety as well as for participants to experience the roadway environment from the perspective of a visually impaired person. A proclamation from the City of Daytona Beach was read by Daytona Beach Commissioner Paula Reed declaring October 27, 2023, as White Cane and Pedestrian Safety Awareness Day.
Additional Mobility Week events scheduled for Volusia and Flagler Counties include:
Volusia County White Cane Awareness Event
Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Volusia Mall
Members of the Volusia County Council, the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board, the River to Sea TPO, and Votran staff will participate in a unique event. They will board a fixed-route bus at the Volusia Mall at 9:52 a.m., embarking on a journey wearing occluding glasses which decrease your vision to only partial visibility. This exercise aims to provide the wearers with firsthand insight into the challenges faced by blind and visually impaired individuals. During the ride, they will experience the Route 11B bus, departing from the Volusia Mall and arriving at the Transfer Plaza at 10:28 a.m. From there, they will transfer to Route 10 at 10:32 a.m., ultimately returning to the Volusia Mall at 10:51 a.m.
Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride
Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Join the city of Palm Coast for an exciting and educational family-friendly event celebrating Mobility Week in Palm Coast! In partnership with the Palm Coast Fire Department, Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of Transportation, and the River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization, the Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Ride, Roll, Stroll Challenge
Date: October 27 - November 30
The Ride, Roll, Stroll Challenge gives you a chance to try a new mode of transportation and compete for prizes. You can ride transit, bike, walk, or carpool. Just record your trips and you earn points on the leaderboard to redeem for coupons, discounts, and more. Prizes include gift cards, an electric scooter, a $200 bike gear bundle, and an REI gift bundle, among others. You can join the challenge at www.riderollstroll.com
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